Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham transfer and what West Ham ace can offer Thomas Frank

All eyes are on Tottenham's next move in the transfer market as they look to hand Thomas Frank a squad that can compete on four fronts this season. Having signed Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel permanently, Spurs are on the verge of securing a deal for Kawasaki Frontale defender Kota Takai as they build a team for the future.

Fans are desperate for a big-name addition, with Bryan Mbeumo and Eberechi Eze two players mentioned in regards to a switch to N17. Tottenham may miss out on the duo, though, as Mbeumo could be heading to Manchester United and Arsenal are believed to have made contact with Eze's camp.

When it comes to improving on their options in the final third, West Ham ace Mohammed Kudus has been linked with a Tottenham transfer. He is one of many players of interest to Tottenham when it comes to their summer transfer dealings.

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The Ghana international may have only joined the Hammers from Ajax two years ago but he could be set for a swift exit. Kudus has an £85million release clause in his contract that is said to run for the first 10 days of July, although Tottenham may be able to complete a deal for well below the aforementioned figure.

The 24-year-old made a real impact in his first season in London after registering 14 goals and nine assists under David Moyes. Kudus did in fact make his mark against Frank's Brentford side with a goal and an assist in a 3-2 defeat in November 2023, before registering an assist in a 4-2 win three months later.

Things didn't quite go Kudus' way last term as he contributed five goals and four assists in a struggling West Ham team. Tottenham fans may well remember his red card in the London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in October after clashing with Micky van de Ven and Pape Matar Sarr.

The duo may become teammates of Kudus if he is to head across the capital before the end of the summer transfer window. While he may not have hit the heights for West Ham last season, there is no denying that he is someone Frank could take to the next level.

A player who is quick, a good dribbler and someone who can create a piece of magic, the Dane could help Kudus with his inconsistent performances at times and get him performing at a higher level week in, week out. Speaking to Iron Cast, West Ham's official podcast, Aaron Cresswell gave an insight into just what it is like trying to deal with Kudus on the pitch.

"I've just trained with him and you don't want to go anywhere near him," said the left-back (via BBC). "I'm up against him all the time and I'm like: 'Mo, go on over to the left!' He's a top, top talent and I think we haven't seen the best of him yet.

"I won't go near him in training because I know if I'm going to try to knock him off the ball I had better make sure he's not looking and doesn't see me coming. You just can't get near him. He's so strong, so quick, so sharp."

One of the benefits to signing Kudus would be his versatility. The ex-Ajax man can play across the front three and he would give Frank so many options.

Last season he lined up on the right wing, left wing, as an attacking midfielder, behind the striker and even as a centre forward. The left-footed player mainly operated from the right-wing in his first season at West Ham under Moyes and he flourished there with 10 goals and four assists coming from that position.

Not only could Kudus compete with players such as Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Son Heung-min, Richarlison, Manor Solomon, Mikey Moore and Tel for a place on the wing, he could also be a good alternative to Dominic Solanke up front. Frank already knows what the Accra-born player can produce and whether he gets the opportunity to work with him will become clear in the weeks ahead.

Whether it is to be Kudus or another attacking option, Tottenham need to add to their front three if they are to really kick on in the Premier League next season.

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